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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 371.08 and 151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 371.08 and 151.28 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 371.08 = 151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/371.08 = 151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 371.08 × 151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 56,136.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,136.98/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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