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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 373.20 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 373.20 and 247.24 is: 369.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 373.20 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/373.20 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 373.20 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 92,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,269.97/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.20

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