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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.72, 371.10 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.72, 371.10 and 227.32 is: 340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.72 : 371.10 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.72/371.10 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.72x = 371.10 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.72x = 84,358.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,358.45/247.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.54

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