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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 368.71 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 368.71 and 227.14 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 368.71 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/368.71 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 368.71 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 83,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,748.79/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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