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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.16, 370.34 and 239.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.16, 370.34 and 239.24 is: 358.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.16 : 370.34 = 239.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.16/370.34 = 239.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.16x = 370.34 × 239.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.16x = 88,600.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,600.14/247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.47

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