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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 373.04 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 373.04 and 234.26 is: 353.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 373.04 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/373.04 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 373.04 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 87,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,388.35/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.10

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