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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 371.16 and 238.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 371.16 and 238.90 is: 358.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 371.16 = 238.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/371.16 = 238.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 371.16 × 238.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 88,668.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,668.30/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.84

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