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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.70, 341.33 and 230.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.70, 341.33 and 230.78 is: 318.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.70 : 341.33 = 230.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.70/341.33 = 230.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.70x = 341.33 × 230.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.70x = 78,769.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,769.28/247.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.01

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