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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.09, 368.83 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.09, 368.83 and 215.52 is: 323.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.09 : 368.83 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.09/368.83 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.09x = 368.83 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.09x = 79,490.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,490.24/246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.01

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