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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.98, 370.56 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.98, 370.56 and 219.98 is: 330.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.98 : 370.56 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.98/370.56 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.98x = 370.56 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.98x = 81,515.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,515.79/246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.05

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