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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 369.82 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 369.82 and 144.30 is: 215.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 369.82 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/369.82 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 369.82 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 53,365.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,365.03/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.83

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