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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.19, 371.39 and 241.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.19, 371.39 and 241.11 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.19 : 371.39 = 241.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.19/371.39 = 241.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.19x = 371.39 × 241.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.19x = 89,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,544.64/247.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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