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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 373.58 and 246.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 373.58 and 246.11 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 373.58 = 246.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/373.58 = 246.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 373.58 × 246.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 91,939.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,939.60/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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