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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.21, 369.48 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.21, 369.48 and 154.97 is: 232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.21 : 369.48 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.21/369.48 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.21x = 369.48 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.21x = 57,258.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,258.32/246.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.56

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