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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.31, 370.96 and 64.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.31, 370.96 and 64.70 is: 97.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.31 : 370.96 = 64.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.31/370.96 = 64.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.31x = 370.96 × 64.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.31x = 24,001.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,001.11/247.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.05

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