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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 343.68 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 343.68 and 236.16 is: 327.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 343.68 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/343.68 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 343.68 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 81,163.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,163.47/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.38

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