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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 371.11 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 371.11 and 151.23 is: 226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 371.11 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/371.11 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 371.11 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 56,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,122.97/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.90

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