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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.36, 338.36 and 206.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.36, 338.36 and 206.07 is: 284.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.36 : 338.36 = 206.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.36/338.36 = 206.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.36x = 338.36 × 206.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.36x = 69,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,724.81/245.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.18

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