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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 369.98 and 239.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 369.98 and 239.78 is: 359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 369.98 = 239.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/369.98 = 239.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 369.98 × 239.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 88,713.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,713.48/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.05

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