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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 368.75 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 368.75 and 236.44 is: 352.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 368.75 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/368.75 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 368.75 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 87,187.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,187.25/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.30

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