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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 369.91 and 217.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 369.91 and 217.89 is: 326.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 369.91 = 217.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/369.91 = 217.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 369.91 × 217.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 80,599.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,599.69/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.53

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