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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.11, 370.62 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.11, 370.62 and 155.52 is: 233.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.11 : 370.62 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.11/370.62 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.11x = 370.62 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.11x = 57,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,639.75/247.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.26

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