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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.16, 368.32 and 148.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.16, 368.32 and 148.70 is: 222.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.16 : 368.32 = 148.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.16/368.32 = 148.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.16x = 368.32 × 148.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.16x = 54,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,769.18/246.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.49

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