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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.83, 340.43 and 153.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.83, 340.43 and 153.40 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.83 : 340.43 = 153.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.83/340.43 = 153.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.83x = 340.43 × 153.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.83x = 52,223.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,223.02/246.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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