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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 340.02 and 211.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 340.02 and 211.90 is: 292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 340.02 = 211.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/340.02 = 211.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 340.02 × 211.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 72,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,050.24/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.25

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