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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.61, 339.47 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.61, 339.47 and 224.57 is: 309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.61 : 339.47 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.61/339.47 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.61x = 339.47 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.61x = 76,233.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,233.64/246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.13

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