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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.12, 340.42 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.12, 340.42 and 233.44 is: 321.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.12 : 340.42 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.12/340.42 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.12x = 340.42 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.12x = 79,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,467.64/247.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.58

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