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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 368.37 and 202.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 368.37 and 202.29 is: 302.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 368.37 = 202.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/368.37 = 202.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 368.37 × 202.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 74,517.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,517.57/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.73

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