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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 370.14 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 370.14 and 218.60 is: 328.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 370.14 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/370.14 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 370.14 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 80,912.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,912.60/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.33

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