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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 366.09 and 208.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 366.09 and 208.80 is: 311.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 366.09 = 208.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/366.09 = 208.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 366.09 × 208.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 76,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,439.59/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.69

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