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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.23, 367.83 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.23, 367.83 and 246.29 is: 366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.23 : 367.83 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.23/367.83 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.23x = 367.83 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.23x = 90,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,591.01/247.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.42

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