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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.81, 340.41 and 158.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.81, 340.41 and 158.22 is: 218.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.81 : 340.41 = 158.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.81/340.41 = 158.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.81x = 340.41 × 158.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.81x = 53,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,860.26/246.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.22

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