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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.39, 367.41 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.39, 367.41 and 212.37 is: 316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.39 : 367.41 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.39/367.41 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.39x = 367.41 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.39x = 78,026.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,026.86/246.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.68

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