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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 339.38 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 339.38 and 225.80 is: 310.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 339.38 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/339.38 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 339.38 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 76,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,632.00/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.96

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