1. The problem is to solve the equation $$\frac{2x+4}{x-3} = 3$$ for $x$.
2. We start by multiplying both sides of the equation by the denominator $x-3$ to eliminate the fraction:
$$\cancel{(x-3)} \cdot \frac{2x+4}{\cancel{x-3}} = 3 \cdot (x-3)$$
which simplifies to
$$2x + 4 = 3(x - 3)$$
3. Next, expand the right side:
$$2x + 4 = 3x - 9$$
4. Now, bring all terms involving $x$ to one side and constants to the other:
$$2x - 3x = -9 - 4$$
which simplifies to
$$-x = -13$$
5. Multiply both sides by $-1$ to solve for $x$:
$$x = 13$$
6. Finally, check that $x=13$ does not make the denominator zero. Since $13 - 3 = 10 \neq 0$, the solution is valid.
The solution to the equation is $$\boxed{13}$$.
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