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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.22, 369.23 and 99.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.22, 369.23 and 99.97 is: 149.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.22 : 369.23 = 99.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.22/369.23 = 99.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.22x = 369.23 × 99.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.22x = 36,910.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,910.50/246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.91

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