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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.21, 1,203.48 and 246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.21, 1,203.48 and 246.92 is: 370.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.21 : 1,203.48 = 246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.21/1,203.48 = 246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.21x = 1,203.48 × 246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.21x = 297,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,157.26/802.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.42

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