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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 341.33 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 341.33 and 149.08 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 341.33 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/341.33 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 341.33 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 50,885.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,885.48/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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