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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 369.05 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 369.05 and 226.72 is: 338.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 369.05 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/369.05 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 369.05 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 83,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,671.02/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.42

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