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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.53, 341.40 and 235.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.53, 341.40 and 235.47 is: 324.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.53 : 341.40 = 235.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.53/341.40 = 235.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.53x = 341.40 × 235.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.53x = 80,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,389.46/247.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.77

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