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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 339.37 and 211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 339.37 and 211.04 is: 290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 339.37 = 211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/339.37 = 211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 339.37 × 211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 71,618.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,618.84/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.95

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