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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 370.86 and 144.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 370.86 and 144.64 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 370.86 = 144.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/370.86 = 144.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 370.86 × 144.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 53,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,641.19/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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