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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.60, 512.94 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.60, 512.94 and 247.22 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.60 : 512.94 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.60/512.94 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.60x = 512.94 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.60x = 126,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,806.46/371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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