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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.88, 370.40 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.88, 370.40 and 155.47 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.88 : 370.40 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.88/370.40 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.88x = 370.40 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.88x = 57,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,586.09/246.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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