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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.65, 340.24 and 148.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.65, 340.24 and 148.35 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.65 : 340.24 = 148.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.65/340.24 = 148.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.65x = 340.24 × 148.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.65x = 50,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,474.60/246.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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