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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.74, 370.44 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.74, 370.44 and 149.32 is: 224.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.74 : 370.44 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.74/370.44 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.74x = 370.44 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.74x = 55,314.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,314.10/246.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.18

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