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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 370.17 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 370.17 and 150.84 is: 225.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 370.17 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/370.17 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 370.17 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 55,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,836.44/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.93

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