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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 369.45 and 210.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 369.45 and 210.61 is: 315.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 369.45 = 210.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/369.45 = 210.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 369.45 × 210.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 77,808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,808.02/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.75

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