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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 369.48 and 224.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 369.48 and 224.48 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 369.48 = 224.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/369.48 = 224.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 369.48 × 224.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 82,940.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,940.87/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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