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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.84, 368.84 and 239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.84, 368.84 and 239.84 is: 356.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.84 : 368.84 = 239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.84/368.84 = 239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.84x = 368.84 × 239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.84x = 88,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,462.59/247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.93

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