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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 371.64 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 371.64 and 150.48 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 371.64 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/371.64 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 371.64 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 55,924.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,924.39/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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