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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 369.54 and 235.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 369.54 and 235.98 is: 352.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 369.54 = 235.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/369.54 = 235.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 369.54 × 235.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 87,204.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,204.05/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.60

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