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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 338.64 and 215.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 338.64 and 215.05 is: 296.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 338.64 = 215.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/338.64 = 215.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 338.64 × 215.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 72,824.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,824.53/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.00

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