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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.77, 369.59 and 230.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.77, 369.59 and 230.76 is: 344.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.77 : 369.59 = 230.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.77/369.59 = 230.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.77x = 369.59 × 230.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.77x = 85,285.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,285.43/247.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.21

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