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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 339.58 and 214.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 339.58 and 214.96 is: 296.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 339.58 = 214.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/339.58 = 214.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 339.58 × 214.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 72,996.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,996.12/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.73

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