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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 369.33 and 235.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 369.33 and 235.40 is: 351.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 369.33 = 235.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/369.33 = 235.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 369.33 × 235.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 86,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,940.28/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.19

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