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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.14, 368.73 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.14, 368.73 and 155.01 is: 232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.14 : 368.73 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.14/368.73 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.14x = 368.73 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.14x = 57,156.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,156.84/246.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.22

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