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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 367.20 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 367.20 and 218.70 is: 326.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 367.20 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/367.20 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 367.20 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 80,306.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,306.64/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.41

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