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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 371.43 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 371.43 and 246.75 is: 370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 371.43 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/371.43 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 371.43 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 91,650.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,650.35/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.26

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