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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.85, 341.42 and 222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.85, 341.42 and 222.35 is: 307.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.85 : 341.42 = 222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.85/341.42 = 222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.85x = 341.42 × 222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.85x = 75,911.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,911.92/246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.53

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