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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 369.59 and 238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 369.59 and 238.97 is: 356.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 369.59 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/369.59 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 369.59 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 88,320.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,320.65/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.33

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