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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.86, 370.28 and 155.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.86, 370.28 and 155.43 is: 233.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.86 : 370.28 = 155.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.86/370.28 = 155.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.86x = 370.28 × 155.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.86x = 57,552.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,552.62/246.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.14

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