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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 340.02 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 340.02 and 228.04 is: 314.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 340.02 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/340.02 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 340.02 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 77,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,538.16/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.53

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