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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.13, 367.36 and 211.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.13, 367.36 and 211.27 is: 315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.13 : 367.36 = 211.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.13/367.36 = 211.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.13x = 367.36 × 211.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.13x = 77,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,612.15/246.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.33

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