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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.23, 366.90 and 206.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.23, 366.90 and 206.77 is: 309.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.23 : 366.90 = 206.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.23/366.90 = 206.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.23x = 366.90 × 206.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.23x = 75,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,863.91/245.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.36

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