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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.24, 367.49 and 202.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.24, 367.49 and 202.20 is: 302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.24 : 367.49 = 202.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.24/367.49 = 202.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.24x = 367.49 × 202.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.24x = 74,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,306.48/245.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.99

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