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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.17, 338.92 and 221.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.17, 338.92 and 221.56 is: 305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.17 : 338.92 = 221.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.17/338.92 = 221.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.17x = 338.92 × 221.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.17x = 75,089.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,089.71/246.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.03

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