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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 369.87 and 212.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 369.87 and 212.22 is: 318.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 369.87 = 212.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/369.87 = 212.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 369.87 × 212.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 78,493.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,493.02/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.37

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