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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 368.73 and 230.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 368.73 and 230.53 is: 343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 368.73 = 230.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/368.73 = 230.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 368.73 × 230.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 85,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001.48/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.75

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