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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.60, 341.94 and 234.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.60, 341.94 and 234.64 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.60 : 341.94 = 234.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.60/341.94 = 234.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.60x = 341.94 × 234.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.60x = 80,232.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,232.80/247.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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