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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 370.41 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 370.41 and 227.97 is: 342.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 370.41 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/370.41 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 370.41 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 84,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,442.37/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.66

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