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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 371.14 and 234.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 371.14 and 234.19 is: 351.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 371.14 = 234.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/371.14 = 234.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 371.14 × 234.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 86,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,918.80/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.65

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