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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 369.19 and 215.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 369.19 and 215.90 is: 323.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 369.19 = 215.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/369.19 = 215.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 369.19 × 215.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 79,708.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,708.12/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.45

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