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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 339.62 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 339.62 and 211.64 is: 291.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 339.62 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/339.62 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 339.62 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 71,877.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,877.18/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.38

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