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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.26, 371.13 and 246.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.26, 371.13 and 246.12 is: 369.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.26 : 371.13 = 246.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.26/371.13 = 246.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.26x = 371.13 × 246.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.26x = 91,342.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,342.52/247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.42

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