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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 371.07 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 371.07 and 153.61 is: 230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 371.07 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/371.07 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 371.07 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 57,000.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,000.06/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.47

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