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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.35, 371.64 and 243.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.35, 371.64 and 243.71 is: 366.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.35 : 371.64 = 243.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.35/371.64 = 243.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.35x = 371.64 × 243.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.35x = 90,571.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,571.46/247.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.16

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