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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.45, 368.93 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.45, 368.93 and 241.04 is: 359.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.45 : 368.93 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.45/368.93 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.45x = 368.93 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.45x = 88,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,926.89/247.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.37

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