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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 340.14 and 230.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 340.14 and 230.50 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 340.14 = 230.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/340.14 = 230.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 340.14 × 230.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 78,402.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,402.27/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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