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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.66, 342.17 and 233.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.66, 342.17 and 233.99 is: 323.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.66 : 342.17 = 233.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.66/342.17 = 233.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.66x = 342.17 × 233.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.66x = 80,064.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,064.95/247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.29

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