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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.01, 339.41 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.01, 339.41 and 152.66 is: 210.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.01 : 339.41 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.01/339.41 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.01x = 339.41 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.01x = 51,813.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,813.57/246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.62

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