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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.56, 369.18 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.56, 369.18 and 202.76 is: 303.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.56 : 369.18 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.56/369.18 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.56x = 369.18 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.56x = 74,854.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,854.94/246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.60

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