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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 371.26 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 371.26 and 151.42 is: 227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 371.26 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/371.26 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 371.26 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 56,216.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,216.19/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.01

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