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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 369.22 and 219.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 369.22 and 219.28 is: 328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 369.22 = 219.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/369.22 = 219.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 369.22 × 219.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 80,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,962.56/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.74

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