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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.86, 371.39 and 238.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.86, 371.39 and 238.38 is: 357.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.86 : 371.39 = 238.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.86/371.39 = 238.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.86x = 371.39 × 238.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.86x = 88,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,530.76/247.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.18

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