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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 369.13 and 217.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 369.13 and 217.45 is: 326.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 369.13 = 217.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/369.13 = 217.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 369.13 × 217.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 80,266.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,266.70/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.19

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