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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.69, 370.62 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.69, 370.62 and 150.25 is: 224.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.69 : 370.62 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.69/370.62 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.69x = 370.62 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.69x = 55,684.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,684.73/247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.82

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