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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 341.15 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 341.15 and 147.61 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 341.15 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/341.15 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 341.15 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 50,357.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,357.15/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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