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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.69, 371.31 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.69, 371.31 and 227.19 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.69 : 371.31 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.69/371.31 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.69x = 371.31 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.69x = 84,357.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,357.92/247.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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