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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 339.30 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 339.30 and 152.70 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 339.30 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/339.30 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 339.30 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 51,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,811.11/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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