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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 370.32 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 370.32 and 226.02 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 370.32 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/370.32 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 370.32 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 83,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,700.65/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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