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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 369.14 and 159.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 369.14 and 159.37 is: 238.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 369.14 = 159.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/369.14 = 159.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 369.14 × 159.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 58,828.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,828.12/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.93

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