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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 370.04 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 370.04 and 149.29 is: 223.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 370.04 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/370.04 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 370.04 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 55,244.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,244.45/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.83

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