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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 368.84 and 200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 368.84 and 200.85 is: 300.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 368.84 = 200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/368.84 = 200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 368.84 × 200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 74,082.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,082.02/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.89

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