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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.99, 372.42 and 238.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.99, 372.42 and 238.20 is: 357.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.99 : 372.42 = 238.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.99/372.42 = 238.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.99x = 372.42 × 238.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.99x = 88,710.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,710.44/247.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.72

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