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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.86, 413.86 and 247.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.86, 413.86 and 247.56 is: 340.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.86 : 413.86 = 247.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.86/413.86 = 247.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.86x = 413.86 × 247.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.86x = 102,453.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,453.47/300.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.53

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