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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.57, 368.88 and 202.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.57, 368.88 and 202.83 is: 303.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.57 : 368.88 = 202.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.57/368.88 = 202.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.57x = 368.88 × 202.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.57x = 74,819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,819.93/246.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.44

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