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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 371.22 and 156.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 371.22 and 156.16 is: 234.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 371.22 = 156.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/371.22 = 156.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 371.22 × 156.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 57,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,969.72/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.43

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