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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 340.25 and 153.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 340.25 and 153.23 is: 211.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 340.25 = 153.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/340.25 = 153.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 340.25 × 153.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 52,134.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,134.90/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.55

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