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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 371.55 and 241.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 371.55 and 241.70 is: 363.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 371.55 = 241.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/371.55 = 241.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 371.55 × 241.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 89,803.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,803.64/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.43

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