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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 339 and 213.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 339 and 213.68 is: 294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 339 = 213.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/339 = 213.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 339 × 213.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 72,437.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,437.52/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.37

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