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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.22, 554.50 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.22, 554.50 and 247.90 is: 371.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.22 : 554.50 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.22/554.50 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.22x = 554.50 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.22x = 137,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,460.55/370.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.29

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