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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 370.49 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 370.49 and 154.47 is: 231.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 370.49 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/370.49 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 370.49 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 57,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,231.08/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.69

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