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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.67, 370.39 and 200.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.67, 370.39 and 200.58 is: 301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.67 : 370.39 = 200.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.67/370.39 = 200.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.67x = 370.39 × 200.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.67x = 74,293.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,293.40/246.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.18

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