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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 370.80 and 149.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 370.80 and 149.80 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 370.80 = 149.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/370.80 = 149.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 370.80 × 149.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 55,545.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,545.84/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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