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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.35, 339.04 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.35, 339.04 and 214.76 is: 295.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.35 : 339.04 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.35/339.04 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.35x = 339.04 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.35x = 72,812.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,812.23/246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.56

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