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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 369.50 and 230.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 369.50 and 230.72 is: 344.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 369.50 = 230.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/369.50 = 230.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 369.50 × 230.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 85,248.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,248.04/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.12

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