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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.05, 338.82 and 210.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.05, 338.82 and 210.82 is: 290.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.05 : 338.82 = 210.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.05/338.82 = 210.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.05x = 338.82 × 210.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.05x = 71,430.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,430.03/246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.31

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