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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 367.22 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 367.22 and 225.24 is: 336.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 367.22 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/367.22 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 367.22 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 82,712.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,712.63/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.01

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