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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 340.81 and 244.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 340.81 and 244.82 is: 337.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 340.81 = 244.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/340.81 = 244.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 340.81 × 244.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 83,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,437.34/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.18

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