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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.58, 341.97 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.58, 341.97 and 226.11 is: 312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.58 : 341.97 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.58/341.97 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.58x = 341.97 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.58x = 77,322.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,322.84/247.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.32

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