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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 368.10 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 368.10 and 245.34 is: 365.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 368.10 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/368.10 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 368.10 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 90,309.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,309.65/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.15

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