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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.33, 368.96 and 205.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.33, 368.96 and 205.43 is: 307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.33 : 368.96 = 205.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.33/368.96 = 205.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.33x = 368.96 × 205.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.33x = 75,792.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,792.58/246.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.69

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