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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 369.61 and 220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 369.61 and 220.14 is: 330.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 369.61 = 220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/369.61 = 220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 369.61 × 220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 81,365.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,365.40/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.58

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