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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.18, 365.70 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.18, 365.70 and 206.22 is: 307.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.18 : 365.70 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.18/365.70 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.18x = 365.70 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.18x = 75,414.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,414.65/245.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.59

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