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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.08, 372.09 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.08, 372.09 and 247.86 is: 370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.08 : 372.09 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.08/372.09 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.08x = 372.09 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.08x = 92,227.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,227.16/249.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.28

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