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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 338.80 and 212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 338.80 and 212.92 is: 293.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 338.80 = 212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/338.80 = 212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 338.80 × 212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 72,135.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,135.60/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.09

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