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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.02, 370.41 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.02, 370.41 and 144.33 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.02 : 370.41 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.02/370.41 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.02x = 370.41 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.02x = 53,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,463.69/247.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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