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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 369.84 and 217.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 369.84 and 217.59 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 369.84 = 217.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/369.84 = 217.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 369.84 × 217.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 80,473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,473.49/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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