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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.26, 339.96 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.26, 339.96 and 153.05 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.26 : 339.96 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.26/339.96 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.26x = 339.96 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.26x = 52,030.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,030.88/246.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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