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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 370.77 and 234.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 370.77 and 234.61 is: 351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 370.77 = 234.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/370.77 = 234.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 370.77 × 234.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 86,986.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,986.35/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.03

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