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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.06, 368.82 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.06, 368.82 and 154.44 is: 231.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.06 : 368.82 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.06/368.82 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.06x = 368.82 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.06x = 56,960.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,960.56/246.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.49

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