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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.34 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.34 and 150.92 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.34 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.34 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.34 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 55,891.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,891.71/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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