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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 370.83 and 155.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 370.83 and 155.83 is: 233.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 370.83 = 155.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/370.83 = 155.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 370.83 × 155.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 57,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,785.66/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.81

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