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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 339.49 and 199.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 339.49 and 199.45 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 339.49 = 199.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/339.49 = 199.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 339.49 × 199.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 67,711.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,711.28/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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