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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 337.78 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 337.78 and 224.12 is: 307.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 337.78 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/337.78 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 337.78 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 75,703.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,703.25/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.64

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