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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.91, 342.30 and 234.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.91, 342.30 and 234.92 is: 324.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.91 : 342.30 = 234.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.91/342.30 = 234.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.91x = 342.30 × 234.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.91x = 80,411.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,411.40/247.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.36

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