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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.07, 369.38 and 208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.07, 369.38 and 208.02 is: 312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.07 : 369.38 = 208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.07/369.38 = 208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.07x = 369.38 × 208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.07x = 76,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,838.43/246.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.26

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