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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 368.18 and 222.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 368.18 and 222.21 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 368.18 = 222.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/368.18 = 222.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 368.18 × 222.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 81,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,813.00/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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