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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 368.49 and 150.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 368.49 and 150.09 is: 224.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 368.49 = 150.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/368.49 = 150.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 368.49 × 150.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 55,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,306.66/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.63

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