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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.92, 374.10 and 237.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.92, 374.10 and 237.93 is: 359.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.92 : 374.10 = 237.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.92/374.10 = 237.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.92x = 374.10 × 237.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.92x = 89,009.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,009.61/247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.03

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