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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261.37, 359.85 and 247.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261.37, 359.85 and 247.69 is: 341.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261.37 : 359.85 = 247.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261.37/359.85 = 247.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261.37x = 359.85 × 247.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261.37x = 89,131.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,131.25/261.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.02

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