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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.41, 369.66 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.41, 369.66 and 208.24 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.41 : 369.66 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.41/369.66 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.41x = 369.66 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.41x = 76,977.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,977.86/246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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