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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 370.02 and 207.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 370.02 and 207.90 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 370.02 = 207.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/370.02 = 207.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 370.02 × 207.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 76,925.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,925.31/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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