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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 371.76 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 371.76 and 150.12 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 371.76 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/371.76 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 371.76 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 55,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,808.61/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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