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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.42, 371.22 and 155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.42, 371.22 and 155.99 is: 234.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.42 : 371.22 = 155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.42/371.22 = 155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.42x = 371.22 × 155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.42x = 57,906.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,906.95/247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.04

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