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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 338.99 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 338.99 and 221.74 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 338.99 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/338.99 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 338.99 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 75,165.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,165.69/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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