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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.82, 370.50 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.82, 370.50 and 150.85 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.82 : 370.50 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.82/370.50 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.82x = 370.50 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.82x = 55,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,889.93/246.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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