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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.74, 341.61 and 234.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.74, 341.61 and 234.72 is: 323.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.74 : 341.61 = 234.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.74/341.61 = 234.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.74x = 341.61 × 234.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.74x = 80,182.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,182.70/247.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.66

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