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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.13, 371.15 and 144.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.13, 371.15 and 144.46 is: 216.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 371.15 = 144.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/371.15 = 144.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 371.15 × 144.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 53,616.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,616.33/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.96

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