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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.66, 368.40 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.66, 368.40 and 207.42 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.66 : 368.40 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.66/368.40 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.66x = 368.40 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.66x = 76,413.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,413.53/245.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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