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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 370.27 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 370.27 and 155.25 is: 233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 370.27 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/370.27 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 370.27 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 57,484.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,484.03/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.21

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