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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.48, 369 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.48, 369 and 154.96 is: 231.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.48 : 369 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.48/369 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.48x = 369 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.48x = 57,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,180.24/246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.99

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