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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.90, 341.94 and 243.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.90, 341.94 and 243.58 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.90 : 341.94 = 243.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.90/341.94 = 243.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.90x = 341.94 × 243.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.90x = 83,289.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,289.75/247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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