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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 370.80 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 370.80 and 223.44 is: 335.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 370.80 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/370.80 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 370.80 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 82,851.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,851.55/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.53

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