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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245.70, 368.80 and 203.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245.70, 368.80 and 203.33 is: 305.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245.70 : 368.80 = 203.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245.70/368.80 = 203.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245.70x = 368.80 × 203.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245.70x = 74,988.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,988.52/245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.20

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