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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 369.30 and 148.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 369.30 and 148.96 is: 222.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 369.30 = 148.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/369.30 = 148.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 369.30 × 148.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 55,010.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,010.93/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.88

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