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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 369.84 and 219.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 369.84 and 219.65 is: 329.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 369.84 = 219.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/369.84 = 219.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 369.84 × 219.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 81,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,235.36/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.54

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