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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 369.05 and 223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 369.05 and 223.08 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 369.05 = 223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/369.05 = 223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 369.05 × 223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 82,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,327.67/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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