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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 371.89 and 145.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 371.89 and 145.33 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 371.89 = 145.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/371.89 = 145.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 371.89 × 145.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 54,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044.91/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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