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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.54, 340.90 and 246.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.54, 340.90 and 246.80 is: 339.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.54 : 340.90 = 246.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.54/340.90 = 246.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.54x = 340.90 × 246.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.54x = 84,134.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,134.12/247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.88

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