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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 370.14 and 215.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 370.14 and 215.04 is: 323.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 370.14 = 215.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/370.14 = 215.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 370.14 × 215.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 79,594.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,594.91/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.08

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