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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 370.82 and 155.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 370.82 and 155.99 is: 233.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 370.82 = 155.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/370.82 = 155.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 370.82 × 155.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 57,842.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,842.75/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.72

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