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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.24, 340.20 and 239.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.24, 340.20 and 239.73 is: 329.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.24 : 340.20 = 239.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.24/340.20 = 239.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.24x = 340.20 × 239.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.24x = 81,556.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,556.15/247.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.87

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