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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 339.96 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 339.96 and 148.16 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 339.96 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/339.96 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 339.96 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 50,368.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,368.47/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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