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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 341.70 and 233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 341.70 and 233 is: 321.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 341.70 = 233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/341.70 = 233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 341.70 × 233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 79,616.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,616.10/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.81

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