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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 370.65 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 370.65 and 150.92 is: 226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 370.65 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/370.65 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 370.65 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 55,938.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,938.50/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.16

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