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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.31 and 144.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.31 and 144.15 is: 216.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.31 = 144.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.31 = 144.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.31 × 144.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 53,378.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,378.08/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.03

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