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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 369.60 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 369.60 and 226.32 is: 339.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 369.60 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/369.60 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 369.60 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 83,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,647.87/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.04

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