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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 340.37 and 220.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 340.37 and 220.22 is: 304.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 340.37 = 220.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/340.37 = 220.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 340.37 × 220.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 74,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,955.58/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.03

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