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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 368.15 and 210.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 368.15 and 210.53 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 368.15 = 210.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/368.15 = 210.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 368.15 × 210.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 77,503.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,503.73/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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