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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 371.19 and 234.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 371.19 and 234.54 is: 352.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 371.19 = 234.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/371.19 = 234.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 371.19 × 234.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 87,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,058.90/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.27

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