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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 372.13 and 232.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 372.13 and 232.79 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 372.13 = 232.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/372.13 = 232.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 372.13 × 232.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 86,625.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,625.70/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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