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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 339.30 and 218.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 339.30 and 218.40 is: 301.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 339.30 = 218.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/339.30 = 218.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 339.30 × 218.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 74,103.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,103.12/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.14

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