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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 369.40 and 203.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 369.40 and 203.92 is: 306.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 369.40 = 203.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/369.40 = 203.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 369.40 × 203.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 75,328.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,328.05/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.01

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