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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.11, 370.91 and 216.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.11, 370.91 and 216.07 is: 325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.11 : 370.91 = 216.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.11/370.91 = 216.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.11x = 370.91 × 216.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.11x = 80,142.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,142.14/246.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.64

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