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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 367.80 and 223.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 367.80 and 223.68 is: 333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 367.80 = 223.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/367.80 = 223.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 367.80 × 223.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 82,269.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,269.50/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.94

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