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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.90, 370.56 and 203.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.90, 370.56 and 203.16 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.90 : 370.56 = 203.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.90/370.56 = 203.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.90x = 370.56 × 203.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.90x = 75,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,282.97/246.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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