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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 369.96 and 201.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 369.96 and 201.04 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 369.96 = 201.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/369.96 = 201.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 369.96 × 201.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 74,376.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,376.76/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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