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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.00, 414.29 and 247.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.00, 414.29 and 247.71 is: 342.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.00 : 414.29 = 247.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.00/414.29 = 247.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.00x = 414.29 × 247.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.00x = 102,625.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,625.95/300.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.08

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