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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 370.20 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 370.20 and 206.60 is: 310.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 370.20 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/370.20 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 370.20 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 76,483.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,483.32/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.66

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