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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 371.01 and 149.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 371.01 and 149.70 is: 224.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 371.01 = 149.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/371.01 = 149.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 371.01 × 149.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 55,540.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,540.20/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.62

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