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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 343.31 and 244.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 343.31 and 244.25 is: 338.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 343.31 = 244.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/343.31 = 244.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 343.31 × 244.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 83,853.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,853.47/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.49

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