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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.31, 340.08 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.31, 340.08 and 153.09 is: 211.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.31 : 340.08 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.31/340.08 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.31x = 340.08 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.31x = 52,063.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,063.70/246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.37

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