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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 339.66 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 339.66 and 148.02 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 339.66 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/339.66 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 339.66 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 50,276.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,276.47/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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