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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246, 368.09 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246, 368.09 and 154.27 is: 230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246 : 368.09 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246/368.09 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246x = 368.09 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246x = 56,783.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,783.55/246
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.83

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