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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 368.97 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 368.97 and 225.64 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 368.97 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/368.97 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 368.97 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 83,254.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,254.39/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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