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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.74, 370.26 and 228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.74, 370.26 and 228.28 is: 341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.74 : 370.26 = 228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.74/370.26 = 228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.74x = 370.26 × 228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.74x = 84,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,522.95/247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.18

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