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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.52, 369.04 and 200.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.52, 369.04 and 200.34 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.52 : 369.04 = 200.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.52/369.04 = 200.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.52x = 369.04 × 200.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.52x = 73,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,933.47/246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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