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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 369.27 and 238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 369.27 and 238.50 is: 356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 369.27 = 238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/369.27 = 238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 369.27 × 238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 88,070.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,070.90/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.36

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