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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 370.80 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 370.80 and 151.08 is: 226.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 370.80 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/370.80 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 370.80 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 56,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,020.46/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.29

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