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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.69, 369.47 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.69, 369.47 and 227.72 is: 341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.69 : 369.47 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.69/369.47 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.69x = 369.47 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.69x = 84,137.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,137.20/246.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.06

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