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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 371.52 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 371.52 and 237.12 is: 355.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 371.52 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/371.52 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 371.52 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 88,094.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,094.82/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.34

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