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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 340.62 and 234

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 340.62 and 234 is: 322.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 340.62 = 234 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/340.62 = 234/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 340.62 × 234
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 79,705.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,705.08/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.41

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