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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 370.86 and 236.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 370.86 and 236.04 is: 353.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 370.86 = 236.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/370.86 = 236.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 370.86 × 236.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 87,537.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,537.79/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.60

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