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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.62, 371.28 and 156.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.62, 371.28 and 156.38 is: 234.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.62 : 371.28 = 156.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.62/371.28 = 156.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.62x = 371.28 × 156.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.62x = 58,058.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,058.91/247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.47

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