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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 367.38 and 217.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 367.38 and 217.26 is: 324.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 367.38 = 217.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/367.38 = 217.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 367.38 × 217.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 79,816.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,816.98/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.26

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