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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 368.09 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 368.09 and 228.48 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 368.09 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/368.09 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 368.09 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 84,100.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,100.06/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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