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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.20, 369.99 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.20, 369.99 and 243.96 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.20 : 369.99 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.20/369.99 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.20x = 369.99 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.20x = 90,262.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,262.76/247.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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