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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.43, 371.22 and 144.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.43, 371.22 and 144.53 is: 216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.43 : 371.22 = 144.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.43/371.22 = 144.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.43x = 371.22 × 144.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.43x = 53,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,652.43/247.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.84

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