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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 373.58 and 234.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 373.58 and 234.57 is: 353.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 373.58 = 234.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/373.58 = 234.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 373.58 × 234.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 87,630.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,630.66/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.63

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