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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247, 370.59 and 227.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247, 370.59 and 227.02 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 370.59 = 227.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/370.59 = 227.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 370.59 × 227.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 84,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,131.34/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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