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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 371.16 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 371.16 and 151.44 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 371.16 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/371.16 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 371.16 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 56,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,208.47/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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