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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 370.96 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 370.96 and 155.88 is: 233.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 370.96 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/370.96 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 370.96 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 57,824.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,824.86/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.68

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