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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 339.36 and 180.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 339.36 and 180.62 is: 248.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 339.36 = 180.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/339.36 = 180.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 339.36 × 180.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 61,295.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,295.20/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.94

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