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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 370.88 and 84.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 370.88 and 84.91 is: 127.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 370.88 = 84.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/370.88 = 84.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 370.88 × 84.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 31,490.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,490.71/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.38

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