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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 369.74 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 369.74 and 220.48 is: 330.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 369.74 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/369.74 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 369.74 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 81,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,520.28/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.95

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