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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.36, 371.01 and 206.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.36, 371.01 and 206.04 is: 310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.36 : 371.01 = 206.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.36/371.01 = 206.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.36x = 371.01 × 206.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.36x = 76,442.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,442.90/246.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.29

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