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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.01, 369.78 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.01, 369.78 and 155.29 is: 233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.01 : 369.78 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.01/369.78 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.01x = 369.78 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.01x = 57,423.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,423.14/246.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.42

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