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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 340.38 and 217.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 340.38 and 217.74 is: 300.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 340.38 = 217.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/340.38 = 217.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 340.38 × 217.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 74,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,114.34/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.18

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