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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 369.91 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 369.91 and 150.49 is: 225.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 369.91 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/369.91 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 369.91 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 55,667.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,667.76/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.24

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