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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 341.52 and 230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 341.52 and 230.61 is: 318.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 341.52 = 230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/341.52 = 230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 341.52 × 230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 78,757.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,757.93/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.75

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