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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 372.10 and 243.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 372.10 and 243.45 is: 365.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 372.10 = 243.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/372.10 = 243.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 372.10 × 243.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 90,585.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,585.86/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.53

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