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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 371.32 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 371.32 and 232.56 is: 349.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 371.32 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/371.32 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 371.32 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 86,353.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,353.60/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.41

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