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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 339.84 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 339.84 and 159.09 is: 219.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 339.84 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/339.84 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 339.84 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 54,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,065.15/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.44

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