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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 369.99 and 144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 369.99 and 144.20 is: 215.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 369.99 = 144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/369.99 = 144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 369.99 × 144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 53,350.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,350.71/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.82

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