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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.38, 369.30 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.38, 369.30 and 150.26 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.38 : 369.30 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.38/369.30 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.38x = 369.30 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.38x = 55,491.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,491.02/246.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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