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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 339.65 and 211.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 339.65 and 211.25 is: 291.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 339.65 = 211.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/339.65 = 211.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 339.65 × 211.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 71,748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,748.31/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.23

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