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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 368.17 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 368.17 and 223.27 is: 334.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 368.17 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/368.17 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 368.17 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 82,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,199.84/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.06

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