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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 368.46 and 215.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 368.46 and 215.66 is: 322.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 368.46 = 215.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/368.46 = 215.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 368.46 × 215.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 79,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,462.08/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.05

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