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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 339.69 and 214.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 339.69 and 214.18 is: 295.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 339.69 = 214.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/339.69 = 214.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 339.69 × 214.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 72,754.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,754.80/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.06

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