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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 370.71 and 237.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 370.71 and 237.15 is: 354.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 370.71 = 237.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/370.71 = 237.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 370.71 × 237.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 87,913.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,913.88/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.95

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