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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.15, 368.82 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.15, 368.82 and 149.76 is: 224.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.15 : 368.82 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.15/368.82 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.15x = 368.82 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.15x = 55,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,234.48/246.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.39

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