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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 339.93 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 339.93 and 213.64 is: 294.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 339.93 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/339.93 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 339.93 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 72,621.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,621.80/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.68

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