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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 372.28 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 372.28 and 224.08 is: 336.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 372.28 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/372.28 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 372.28 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 83,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,420.50/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.70

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