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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 370.86 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 370.86 and 151.13 is: 226.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 370.86 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/370.86 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 370.86 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 56,046.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,046.22/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.44

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