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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.14 and 237

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.14 and 237 is: 355.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.14 = 237 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.14 = 237/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.14 × 237
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 87,723.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,723.18/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.04

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