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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 370 and 222.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 370 and 222.56 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 370 = 222.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/370 = 222.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 370 × 222.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 82,347.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,347.20/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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