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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 371.24 and 156.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 371.24 and 156.08 is: 234.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 371.24 = 156.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/371.24 = 156.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 371.24 × 156.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 57,943.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,943.14/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.13

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