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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.50, 369.71 and 100.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.50, 369.71 and 100.22 is: 150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.50 : 369.71 = 100.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.50/369.71 = 100.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.50x = 369.71 × 100.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.50x = 37,052.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,052.34/246.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.31

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