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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 340.44 and 215.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 340.44 and 215.76 is: 297.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 340.44 = 215.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/340.44 = 215.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 340.44 × 215.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 73,453.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,453.33/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.50

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