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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 369.30 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 369.30 and 217.48 is: 326.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 369.30 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/369.30 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 369.30 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 80,315.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,315.36/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.27

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