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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 368.85 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 368.85 and 230.76 is: 344.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 368.85 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/368.85 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 368.85 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 85,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,115.83/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.49

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