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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.41, 369.08 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.41, 369.08 and 207.97 is: 311.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.41 : 369.08 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.41/369.08 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.41x = 369.08 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.41x = 76,757.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,757.57/246.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.50

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