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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 410.31 and 247.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 410.31 and 247.34 is: 342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 410.31 = 247.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/410.31 = 247.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 410.31 × 247.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 101,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,484.02/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.15

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