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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.03, 372.47 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.03, 372.47 and 244.37 is: 368.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.03 : 372.47 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.03/372.47 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.03x = 372.47 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.03x = 91,020.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,020.49/247.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.46

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