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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 340.57 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 340.57 and 214.03 is: 295.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 340.57 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/340.57 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 340.57 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 72,892.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,892.20/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.30

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