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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 340.44 and 225.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 340.44 and 225.77 is: 311.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 340.44 = 225.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/340.44 = 225.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 340.44 × 225.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 76,858.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,858.59/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.70

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