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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.40, 369.20 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.40, 369.20 and 219.44 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.40 : 369.20 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.40/369.20 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.40x = 369.20 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.40x = 81,017.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,017.25/246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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