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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 371.56 and 244.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 371.56 and 244.02 is: 366.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 371.56 = 244.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/371.56 = 244.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 371.56 × 244.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 90,668.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,668.07/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.31

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