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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.03, 339.50 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.03, 339.50 and 152.80 is: 210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.03 : 339.50 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.03/339.50 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.03x = 339.50 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.03x = 51,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,875.60/246.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.85

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