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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.79, 369.82 and 155.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.79, 369.82 and 155.35 is: 232.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.79 : 369.82 = 155.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.79/369.82 = 155.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.79x = 369.82 × 155.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.79x = 57,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,451.54/246.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.80

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