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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.17, 369.40 and 227.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.17, 369.40 and 227.71 is: 340.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.17 : 369.40 = 227.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.17/369.40 = 227.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.17x = 369.40 × 227.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.17x = 84,116.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,116.07/247.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.32

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