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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 370.30 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 370.30 and 206.18 is: 309.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 370.30 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/370.30 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 370.30 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 76,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,348.45/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.28

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