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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 371 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 371 and 76.35 is: 114.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 371 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/371 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 371 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 28,325.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,325.85/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.52

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