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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.42, 414.60 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.42, 414.60 and 247.95 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.42 : 414.60 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.42/414.60 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.42x = 414.60 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.42x = 102,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,800.07/300.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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