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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.29, 339.94 and 152.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.29, 339.94 and 152.98 is: 211.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.29 : 339.94 = 152.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.29/339.94 = 152.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.29x = 339.94 × 152.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.29x = 52,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,003.36/246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.15

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