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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 341.12 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 341.12 and 229.39 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 341.12 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/341.12 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 341.12 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 78,249.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,249.52/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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