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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 370.88 and 144.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 370.88 and 144.59 is: 216.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 370.88 = 144.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/370.88 = 144.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 370.88 × 144.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 53,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,625.54/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.91

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