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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 339.86 and 152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 339.86 and 152.94 is: 211.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 339.86 = 152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/339.86 = 152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 339.86 × 152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 51,978.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,978.19/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.02

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