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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 369.62 and 149.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 369.62 and 149.15 is: 223.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 369.62 = 149.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/369.62 = 149.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 369.62 × 149.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 55,128.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,128.82/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.18

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