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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 369.02 and 149.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 369.02 and 149.24 is: 223.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 369.02 = 149.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/369.02 = 149.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 369.02 × 149.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 55,073.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,073.84/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.29

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