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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 340.32 and 224.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 340.32 and 224.02 is: 308.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 340.32 = 224.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/340.32 = 224.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 340.32 × 224.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 76,236.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,236.58/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.27

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