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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.20, 339.82 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.20, 339.82 and 152.96 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.20 : 339.82 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.20/339.82 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.20x = 339.82 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.20x = 51,978.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,978.87/246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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