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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 368.82 and 143.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 368.82 and 143.35 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 368.82 = 143.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/368.82 = 143.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 368.82 × 143.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 52,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,870.35/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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