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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.18, 340.32 and 230.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.18, 340.32 and 230.62 is: 317.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.18 : 340.32 = 230.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.18/340.32 = 230.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.18x = 340.32 × 230.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.18x = 78,484.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,484.60/247.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.52

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