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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.60, 341.16 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.60, 341.16 and 233.68 is: 321.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.60 : 341.16 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.60/341.16 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.60x = 341.16 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.60x = 79,722.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,722.27/247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.98

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