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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.38, 341.19 and 230.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.38, 341.19 and 230.82 is: 318.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.38 : 341.19 = 230.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.38/341.19 = 230.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.38x = 341.19 × 230.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.38x = 78,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,753.48/247.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.35

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