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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 370.80 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 370.80 and 156.08 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 370.80 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/370.80 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 370.80 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 57,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,874.46/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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