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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 368.37 and 238.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 368.37 and 238.16 is: 355.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 368.37 = 238.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/368.37 = 238.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 368.37 × 238.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 87,731.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,731.00/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.11

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