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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.63, 340.97 and 215.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.63, 340.97 and 215.85 is: 298.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.63 : 340.97 = 215.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.63/340.97 = 215.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.63x = 340.97 × 215.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.63x = 73,597.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,597.30/246.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.41

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