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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 371.32 and 103.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 371.32 and 103.23 is: 154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 371.32 = 103.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/371.32 = 103.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 371.32 × 103.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 38,331.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,331.11/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.87

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