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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.46, 368.82 and 212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.46, 368.82 and 212.62 is: 318.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.46 : 368.82 = 212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.46/368.82 = 212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.46x = 368.82 × 212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.46x = 78,418.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,418.51/246.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.18

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