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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 370.56 and 236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 370.56 and 236.32 is: 353.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 370.56 = 236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/370.56 = 236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 370.56 × 236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 87,570.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,570.74/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.56

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