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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 340.20 and 153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 340.20 and 153.28 is: 211.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 340.20 = 153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/340.20 = 153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 340.20 × 153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 52,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,145.86/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.44

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