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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.70 and 233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.70 and 233.80 is: 350.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.70 = 233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.70 = 233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.70 × 233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 86,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,669.66/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.78

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