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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.62, 369.42 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.62, 369.42 and 150.38 is: 225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.62 : 369.42 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.62/369.42 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.62x = 369.42 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.62x = 55,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,553.38/246.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.26

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