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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.87, 369.54 and 212.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.87, 369.54 and 212.67 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.87 : 369.54 = 212.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.87/369.54 = 212.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.87x = 369.54 × 212.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.87x = 78,590.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,590.07/246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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