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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.72, 369.60 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.72, 369.60 and 150.24 is: 225.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.72 : 369.60 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.72/369.60 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.72x = 369.60 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.72x = 55,528.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,528.70/246.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.07

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