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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 341.19 and 234.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 341.19 and 234.96 is: 323.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 341.19 = 234.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/341.19 = 234.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 341.19 × 234.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 80,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,166.00/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.82

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