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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.73, 341.15 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.73, 341.15 and 215.98 is: 298.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.73 : 341.15 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.73/341.15 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.73x = 341.15 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.73x = 73,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,681.58/246.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.63

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