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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 369.37 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 369.37 and 203.23 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 369.37 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/369.37 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 369.37 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 75,067.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,067.07/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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