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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.02, 367.92 and 148.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.02, 367.92 and 148.24 is: 221.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.02 : 367.92 = 148.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.02/367.92 = 148.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.02x = 367.92 × 148.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.02x = 54,540.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,540.46/246.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.69

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