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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 341.34 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 341.34 and 237.72 is: 327.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 341.34 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/341.34 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 341.34 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 81,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,143.34/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.59

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