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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 368.33 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 368.33 and 148.70 is: 222.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 368.33 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/368.33 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 368.33 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 54,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769.93/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.50

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