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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 373.21 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 373.21 and 234.33 is: 353.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 373.21 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/373.21 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 373.21 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 87,452.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,452.43/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.26

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