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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.54, 369.36 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.54, 369.36 and 150.14 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.54 : 369.36 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.54/369.36 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.54x = 369.36 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.54x = 55,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,455.71/246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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