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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.10, 417.03 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.10, 417.03 and 247.42 is: 341.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.10 : 417.03 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.10/417.03 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.10x = 417.03 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.10x = 103,182.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,182.55/302.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.56

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