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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 341.20 and 247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 341.20 and 247.04 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 341.20 = 247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/341.20 = 247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 341.20 × 247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 84,290.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,290.05/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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