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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.80, 368.41 and 212.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.80, 368.41 and 212.17 is: 316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.80 : 368.41 = 212.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.80/368.41 = 212.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.80x = 368.41 × 212.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.80x = 78,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,165.49/246.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.72

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