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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 369.92 and 238.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 369.92 and 238.52 is: 356.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 369.92 = 238.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/369.92 = 238.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 369.92 × 238.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 88,233.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,233.32/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.99

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