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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 369.69 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 369.69 and 205.98 is: 309.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 369.69 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/369.69 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 369.69 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 76,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,148.75/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.17

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