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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 369.42 and 148.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 369.42 and 148.71 is: 223.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 369.42 = 148.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/369.42 = 148.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 369.42 × 148.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 54,936.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,936.45/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.12

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