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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.71 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.71 and 236.73 is: 355.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.71 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.71 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.71 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 87,758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,758.18/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.18

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