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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 368.96 and 223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 368.96 and 223.02 is: 334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 368.96 = 223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/368.96 = 223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 368.96 × 223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 82,285.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,285.46/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.37

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