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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.85, 371.81 and 232.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.85, 371.81 and 232.66 is: 349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.85 : 371.81 = 232.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.85/371.81 = 232.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.85x = 371.81 × 232.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.85x = 86,505.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,505.31/247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.02

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