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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 339.83 and 153.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 339.83 and 153.03 is: 211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 339.83 = 153.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/339.83 = 153.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 339.83 × 153.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 52,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,004.18/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.07

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