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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 339.03 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 339.03 and 220.90 is: 303.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 339.03 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/339.03 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 339.03 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 74,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,891.73/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.48

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