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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 374.09 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 374.09 and 237.94 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 374.09 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/374.09 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 374.09 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 89,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,010.97/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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