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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.93, 371.16 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.93, 371.16 and 228.47 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.93 : 371.16 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.93/371.16 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.93x = 371.16 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.93x = 84,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,798.93/246.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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