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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 367.79 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 367.79 and 220.50 is: 329.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 367.79 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/367.79 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 367.79 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 81,096.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,096.59/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.02

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