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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 368.36 and 200.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 368.36 and 200.32 is: 299.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 368.36 = 200.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/368.36 = 200.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 368.36 × 200.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 73,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,787.95/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.55

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