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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.69, 371.58 and 246.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.69, 371.58 and 246.97 is: 370.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.69 : 371.58 = 246.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.69/371.58 = 246.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.69x = 371.58 × 246.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.69x = 91,769.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,769.11/247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.50

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