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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 368.70 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 368.70 and 202.56 is: 303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 368.70 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/368.70 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 368.70 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 74,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,683.87/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.22

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