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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 341.28 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 341.28 and 245.34 is: 338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 341.28 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/341.28 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 341.28 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 83,729.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,729.64/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.30

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