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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 341.75 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 341.75 and 244.58 is: 337.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 341.75 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/341.75 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 341.75 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 83,584.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,584.12/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.53

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