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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.33, 368.75 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.33, 368.75 and 240.92 is: 359.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.33 : 368.75 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.33/368.75 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.33x = 368.75 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.33x = 88,836.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,836.20/247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.19

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