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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 369.97 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 369.97 and 206.48 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 369.97 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/369.97 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 369.97 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 76,391.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,391.81/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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