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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 369.77 and 212.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 369.77 and 212.37 is: 318.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 369.77 = 212.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/369.77 = 212.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 369.77 × 212.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 78,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,526.99/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.07

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