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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.08, 369.35 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.08, 369.35 and 143.35 is: 215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.08 : 369.35 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.08/369.35 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.08x = 369.35 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.08x = 52,946.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,946.32/246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.16

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