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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 371.25 and 245.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 371.25 and 245.09 is: 367.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 371.25 = 245.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/371.25 = 245.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 371.25 × 245.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 90,990.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,990.59/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.10

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