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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 368.40 and 242.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 368.40 and 242.72 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 368.40 = 242.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/368.40 = 242.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 368.40 × 242.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 89,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,418.05/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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