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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247, 372.35 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247, 372.35 and 233.76 is: 352.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 372.35 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/372.35 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 372.35 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 87,040.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,040.54/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.39

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