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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.25, 370.55 and 149.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.25, 370.55 and 149.34 is: 223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.25 : 370.55 = 149.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.25/370.55 = 149.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.25x = 370.55 × 149.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.25x = 55,339.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,339.28/247.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.82

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