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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.94, 370 and 201.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.94, 370 and 201.22 is: 301.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.94 : 370 = 201.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.94/370 = 201.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.94x = 370 × 201.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.94x = 74,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,451.40/246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.50

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