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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 371.46 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 371.46 and 237.23 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 371.46 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/371.46 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 371.46 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 88,121.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,121.46/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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