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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.91, 347.36 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.91, 347.36 and 247.32 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.91 : 347.36 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.91/347.36 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.91x = 347.36 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.91x = 85,907.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,907.84/251.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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