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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.41, 553.10 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.41, 553.10 and 247.22 is: 371.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.41 : 553.10 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.41/553.10 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.41x = 553.10 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.41x = 136,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,733.38/368.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.14

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