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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.58, 340.23 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.58, 340.23 and 153.29 is: 211.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.58 : 340.23 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.58/340.23 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.58x = 340.23 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.58x = 52,155.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,155.28/246.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.52

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