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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.66, 370.63 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.66, 370.63 and 150.11 is: 224.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.66 : 370.63 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.66/370.63 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.66x = 370.63 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.66x = 55,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,635.28/247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.64

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