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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 369.30 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 369.30 and 241.29 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 369.30 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/369.30 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 369.30 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 89,109.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,109.00/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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