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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 371.64 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 371.64 and 237.66 is: 356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 371.64 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/371.64 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 371.64 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 88,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,323.96/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.93

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