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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 369.32 and 216.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 369.32 and 216.14 is: 324.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 369.32 = 216.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/369.32 = 216.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 369.32 × 216.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 79,821.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,821.90/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.22

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