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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.94, 342.27 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.94, 342.27 and 241.50 is: 333.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.94 : 342.27 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.94/342.27 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.94x = 342.27 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.94x = 82,658.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,658.21/247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.38

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