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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.70, 370.09 and 155.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.70, 370.09 and 155.28 is: 232.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.70 : 370.09 = 155.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.70/370.09 = 155.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.70x = 370.09 × 155.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.70x = 57,469.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,469.16/246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.96

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