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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 368.76 and 220.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 368.76 and 220.40 is: 330.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 368.76 = 220.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/368.76 = 220.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 368.76 × 220.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 81,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,274.70/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.28

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