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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.45, 370.22 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.45, 370.22 and 150.33 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.45 : 370.22 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.45/370.22 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.45x = 370.22 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.45x = 55,656.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,656.65/246.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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