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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 368.52 and 246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 368.52 and 246.33 is: 366.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 368.52 = 246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/368.52 = 246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 368.52 × 246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 90,777.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,777.53/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.73

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