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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.18, 339.49 and 211.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.18, 339.49 and 211.33 is: 291.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.18 : 339.49 = 211.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.18/339.49 = 211.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.18x = 339.49 × 211.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.18x = 71,744.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,744.42/246.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.43

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