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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 369.22 and 215.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 369.22 and 215.58 is: 322.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 369.22 = 215.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/369.22 = 215.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 369.22 × 215.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 79,596.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,596.45/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.83

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