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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 369.84 and 221.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 369.84 and 221.25 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 369.84 = 221.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/369.84 = 221.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 369.84 × 221.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 81,825.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,825.58/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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