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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.35, 369.62 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.35, 369.62 and 150.23 is: 225.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.35 : 369.62 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.35/369.62 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.35x = 369.62 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.35x = 55,525.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,525.41/246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.40

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