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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.92, 370.04 and 144.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.92, 370.04 and 144.23 is: 216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.92 : 370.04 = 144.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.92/370.04 = 144.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.92x = 370.04 × 144.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.92x = 53,368.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,368.30/246.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.14

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