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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.30, 368.80 and 148.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.30, 368.80 and 148.67 is: 222.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.30 : 368.80 = 148.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.30/368.80 = 148.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.30x = 368.80 × 148.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.30x = 54,828.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,828.56/246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.61

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