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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 372.35 and 233.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 372.35 and 233.30 is: 350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 372.35 = 233.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/372.35 = 233.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 372.35 × 233.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 86,869.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,869.26/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.70

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