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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 367.44 and 216.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 367.44 and 216.97 is: 323.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 367.44 = 216.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/367.44 = 216.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 367.44 × 216.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 79,723.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,723.90/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.87

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