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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.98, 369.38 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.98, 369.38 and 219.74 is: 328.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.98 : 369.38 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.98/369.38 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.98x = 369.38 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.98x = 81,166.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,166.26/246.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.63

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