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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.49, 340.17 and 211.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.49, 340.17 and 211.66 is: 292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.49 : 340.17 = 211.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.49/340.17 = 211.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.49x = 340.17 × 211.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.49x = 72,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,000.38/246.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.10

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