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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 368.76 and 230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 368.76 and 230.54 is: 344.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 368.76 = 230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/368.76 = 230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 368.76 × 230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 85,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,012.78/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.17

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