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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 369.12 and 229.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 369.12 and 229.94 is: 344.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 369.12 = 229.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/369.12 = 229.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 369.12 × 229.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 84,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,875.45/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.57

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