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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 338.96 and 220.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 338.96 and 220.08 is: 303.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 338.96 = 220.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/338.96 = 220.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 338.96 × 220.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 74,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,598.32/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.05

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