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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.41, 367.28 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.41, 367.28 and 227.95 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.41 : 367.28 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.41/367.28 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.41x = 367.28 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.41x = 83,721.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,721.56/246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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