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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.78, 370.44 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.78, 370.44 and 219.78 is: 329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.78 : 370.44 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.78/370.44 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.78x = 370.44 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.78x = 81,415.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,415.30/246.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.91

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