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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 340.77 and 238.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 340.77 and 238.89 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 340.77 = 238.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/340.77 = 238.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 340.77 × 238.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 81,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406.55/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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