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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.27, 370.38 and 235.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.27, 370.38 and 235.99 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.27 : 370.38 = 235.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.27/370.38 = 235.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.27x = 370.38 × 235.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.27x = 87,405.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,405.98/247.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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