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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.60, 369.72 and 210.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.60, 369.72 and 210.09 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.60 : 369.72 = 210.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.60/369.72 = 210.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.60x = 369.72 × 210.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.60x = 77,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,674.47/246.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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