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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 368.03 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 368.03 and 240.49 is: 358.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 368.03 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/368.03 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 368.03 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 88,507.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,507.22/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.31

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