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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 340.12 and 213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 340.12 and 213.96 is: 295.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 340.12 = 213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/340.12 = 213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 340.12 × 213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 72,772.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,772.08/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.39

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