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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.59, 339.99 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.59, 339.99 and 218.90 is: 301.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.59 : 339.99 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.59/339.99 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.59x = 339.99 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.59x = 74,423.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,423.81/246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.81

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