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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.32, 368.68 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.32, 368.68 and 155.08 is: 232.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.32 : 368.68 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.32/368.68 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.32x = 368.68 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.32x = 57,174.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,174.89/246.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.12

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