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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.99, 370.50 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.99, 370.50 and 151.41 is: 227.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.99 : 370.50 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.99/370.50 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.99x = 370.50 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.99x = 56,097.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,097.41/246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.12

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