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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 369.66 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 369.66 and 150.19 is: 225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 369.66 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/369.66 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 369.66 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 55,518.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,518.87/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.34

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