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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 367.69 and 223.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 367.69 and 223.50 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 367.69 = 223.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/367.69 = 223.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 367.69 × 223.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 82,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,178.72/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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