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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.75, 370.10 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.75, 370.10 and 150.36 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.75 : 370.10 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.75/370.10 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.75x = 370.10 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.75x = 55,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,648.24/246.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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