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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 369.63 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 369.63 and 210.42 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 369.63 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/369.63 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 369.63 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 77,777.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,777.54/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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