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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 368.73 and 223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 368.73 and 223.90 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 368.73 = 223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/368.73 = 223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 368.73 × 223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 82,558.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,558.65/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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