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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 370.98 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 370.98 and 221.04 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 370.98 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/370.98 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 370.98 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 82,001.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,001.42/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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