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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 368.87 and 207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 368.87 and 207.73 is: 311.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 368.87 = 207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/368.87 = 207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 368.87 × 207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 76,623.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,623.52/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.05

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