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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 369.57 and 217.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 369.57 and 217.49 is: 326.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 369.57 = 217.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/369.57 = 217.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 369.57 × 217.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 80,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,375.93/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.55

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