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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 371.04 and 145.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 371.04 and 145.38 is: 218.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 371.04 = 145.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/371.04 = 145.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 371.04 × 145.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 53,941.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,941.80/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.00

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