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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 369.96 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 369.96 and 227.98 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 369.96 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/369.96 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 369.96 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 84,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,343.48/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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