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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 340.38 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 340.38 and 241.02 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 340.38 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/340.38 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 340.38 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 82,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,038.39/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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