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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.27, 369.27 and 202.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.27, 369.27 and 202.80 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.27 : 369.27 = 202.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.27/369.27 = 202.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.27x = 369.27 × 202.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.27x = 74,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,887.96/246.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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