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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.35, 339.85 and 159.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.35, 339.85 and 159.01 is: 219.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.35 : 339.85 = 159.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.35/339.85 = 159.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.35x = 339.85 × 159.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.35x = 54,039.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,039.55/246.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.36

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