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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.43, 340.23 and 159.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.43, 340.23 and 159.22 is: 219.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.43 : 340.23 = 159.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.43/340.23 = 159.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.43x = 340.23 × 159.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.43x = 54,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,171.42/246.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.82

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