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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.21, 362.12 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.21, 362.12 and 247.34 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.21 : 362.12 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.21/362.12 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.21x = 362.12 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.21x = 89,566.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,566.76/261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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