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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 340.26 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 340.26 and 211.79 is: 292.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 340.26 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/340.26 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 340.26 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 72,064.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,064.52/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.55

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