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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.33, 369.41 and 233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.33, 369.41 and 233.29 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.33 : 369.41 = 233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.33/369.41 = 233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.33x = 369.41 × 233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.33x = 86,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,179.66/247.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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