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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 340.37 and 213.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 340.37 and 213.61 is: 294.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 340.37 = 213.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/340.37 = 213.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 340.37 × 213.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 72,706.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,706.44/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.51

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