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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.28, 368.98 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.28, 368.98 and 155.08 is: 232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.28 : 368.98 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.28/368.98 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.28x = 368.98 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.28x = 57,221.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,221.42/246.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.34

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