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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 339.39 and 211.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 339.39 and 211.50 is: 291.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 339.39 = 211.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/339.39 = 211.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 339.39 × 211.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 71,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,780.99/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.72

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