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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 367.73 and 218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 367.73 and 218.80 is: 326.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 367.73 = 218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/367.73 = 218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 367.73 × 218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 80,459.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,459.32/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.90

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