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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 371.58 and 223.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 371.58 and 223.80 is: 335.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 371.58 = 223.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/371.58 = 223.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 371.58 × 223.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 83,159.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,159.60/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.75

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