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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.01, 371.99 and 155.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.01, 371.99 and 155.47 is: 233.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.01 : 371.99 = 155.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.01/371.99 = 155.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.01x = 371.99 × 155.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.01x = 57,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,833.29/248.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.19

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