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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 368.22 and 222.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 368.22 and 222.36 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 368.22 = 222.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/368.22 = 222.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 368.22 × 222.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 81,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,877.40/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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