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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 369.12 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 369.12 and 214.03 is: 320.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 369.12 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/369.12 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 369.12 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 79,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,002.75/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.42

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