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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.96, 369.57 and 213.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.96, 369.57 and 213.15 is: 318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.96 : 369.57 = 213.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.96/369.57 = 213.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.96x = 369.57 × 213.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.96x = 78,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,773.85/246.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.97

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