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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 339.71 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 339.71 and 153.05 is: 211.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 339.71 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/339.71 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 339.71 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 51,990.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,990.15/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.10

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