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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.84, 369.71 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.84, 369.71 and 155.31 is: 232.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.84 : 369.71 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.84/369.71 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.84x = 369.71 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.84x = 57,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,419.66/246.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.62

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