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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 370.16 and 208.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 370.16 and 208.61 is: 313.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 370.16 = 208.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/370.16 = 208.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 370.16 × 208.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 77,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,218.03/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.03

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