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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 367.36 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 367.36 and 229.28 is: 341.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 367.36 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/367.36 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 367.36 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 84,228.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,228.30/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.99

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