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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 339.63 and 218.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 339.63 and 218.22 is: 301.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 339.63 = 218.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/339.63 = 218.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 339.63 × 218.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 74,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,112.36/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.03

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