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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 341.58 and 233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 341.58 and 233.72 is: 322.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 341.58 = 233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/341.58 = 233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 341.58 × 233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 79,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,834.08/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.74

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