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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.42, 370.41 and 150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.42, 370.41 and 150.94 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.42 : 370.41 = 150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.42/370.41 = 150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.42x = 370.41 × 150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.42x = 55,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,909.69/247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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