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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 365.56 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 365.56 and 247.16 is: 365.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 365.56 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/365.56 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 365.56 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 90,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,351.81/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.56

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