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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.25, 367.52 and 215.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.25, 367.52 and 215.44 is: 321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.25 : 367.52 = 215.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.25/367.52 = 215.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.25x = 367.52 × 215.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.25x = 79,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,178.51/246.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.54

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