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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.64, 339.96 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.64, 339.96 and 227.04 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.64 : 339.96 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.64/339.96 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.64x = 339.96 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.64x = 77,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,184.52/246.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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