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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.24, 368.78 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.24, 368.78 and 143.26 is: 214.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.24 : 368.78 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.24/368.78 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.24x = 368.78 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.24x = 52,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,831.42/246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.55

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