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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 369.12 and 224.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 369.12 and 224.72 is: 337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 369.12 = 224.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/369.12 = 224.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 369.12 × 224.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 82,948.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,948.65/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.08

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