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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 371.17 and 224.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 371.17 and 224.71 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 371.17 = 224.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/371.17 = 224.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 371.17 × 224.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 83,403.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,403.70/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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