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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 369.14 and 233.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 369.14 and 233.21 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 369.14 = 233.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/369.14 = 233.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 369.14 × 233.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 86,087.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,087.14/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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