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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245, 366.82 and 202.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245, 366.82 and 202.18 is: 302.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245 : 366.82 = 202.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245/366.82 = 202.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245x = 366.82 × 202.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245x = 74,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,164.08/245
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.71

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