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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.98, 371.94 and 65.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.98, 371.94 and 65.38 is: 98.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.98 : 371.94 = 65.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.98/371.94 = 65.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.98x = 371.94 × 65.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.98x = 24,317.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,317.44/247.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.06

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