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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 371.15 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 371.15 and 210.68 is: 317.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 371.15 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/371.15 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 371.15 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 78,193.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,193.88/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.50

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