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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 371.19 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 371.19 and 238.92 is: 358.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 371.19 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/371.19 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 371.19 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 88,683.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,683.52/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.88

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