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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 370.08 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 370.08 and 155.52 is: 232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 370.08 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/370.08 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 370.08 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 57,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,554.84/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.88

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