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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.34, 369.21 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.34, 369.21 and 143.52 is: 215.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.34 : 369.21 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.34/369.21 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.34x = 369.21 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.34x = 52,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,989.44/246.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.11

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