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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.68, 340.30 and 158.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.68, 340.30 and 158.28 is: 218.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.68 : 340.30 = 158.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.68/340.30 = 158.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.68x = 340.30 × 158.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.68x = 53,862.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,862.68/246.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.35

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