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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 370.91 and 223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 370.91 and 223.16 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 370.91 = 223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/370.91 = 223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 370.91 × 223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 82,769.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,769.31/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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