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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 340.85 and 230.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 340.85 and 230.06 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 340.85 = 230.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/340.85 = 230.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 340.85 × 230.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 78,416.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,416.10/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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