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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.55, 339.94 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.55, 339.94 and 225.82 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.55 : 339.94 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.55/339.94 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.55x = 339.94 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.55x = 76,765.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,765.25/246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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