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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 339.36 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 339.36 and 228.54 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 339.36 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/339.36 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 339.36 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 77,557.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,557.33/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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