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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 340.51 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 340.51 and 225.32 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 340.51 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/340.51 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 340.51 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 76,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,721.45/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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