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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 339.60 and 207

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 339.60 and 207 is: 285.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 339.60 = 207 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/339.60 = 207/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 339.60 × 207
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 70,297.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,297.20/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.34

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