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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 371.46 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 371.46 and 235.04 is: 352.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 371.46 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/371.46 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 371.46 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 87,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,306.10/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.97

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