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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.89, 370.11 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.89, 370.11 and 150.50 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.89 : 370.11 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.89/370.11 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.89x = 370.11 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.89x = 55,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,701.56/246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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