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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.04, 338.70 and 213.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.04, 338.70 and 213.10 is: 293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.04 : 338.70 = 213.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.04/338.70 = 213.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.04x = 338.70 × 213.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.04x = 72,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,176.97/246.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.35

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