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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 340.77 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 340.77 and 236.34 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 340.77 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/340.77 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 340.77 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 80,537.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,537.58/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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