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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.13, 370.56 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.13, 370.56 and 151.01 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 370.56 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/370.56 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 370.56 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 55,958.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,958.27/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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