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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 343.01 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 343.01 and 240.63 is: 333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 343.01 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/343.01 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 343.01 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 82,537.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,537.29/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.77

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