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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 368.60 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 368.60 and 225.90 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 368.60 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/368.60 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 368.60 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 83,265.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,265.61/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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