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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 369.38 and 143.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 369.38 and 143.59 is: 215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 369.38 = 143.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/369.38 = 143.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 369.38 × 143.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 53,039.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,039.27/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.41

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