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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.42, 552.22 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.42, 552.22 and 247.32 is: 370.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.42 : 552.22 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.42/552.22 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.42x = 552.22 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.42x = 136,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,574.43/368.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.71

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