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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 370.81 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 370.81 and 150.01 is: 224.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 370.81 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/370.81 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 370.81 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 55,623.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,623.35/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.69

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