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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.33, 370.76 and 149.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.33, 370.76 and 149.66 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.33 : 370.76 = 149.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.33/370.76 = 149.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.33x = 370.76 × 149.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.33x = 55,485.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,485.34/247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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