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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 370.14 and 223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 370.14 and 223.88 is: 336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 370.14 = 223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/370.14 = 223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 370.14 × 223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 82,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,866.94/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.37

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