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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.39, 417.63 and 247.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.39, 417.63 and 247.42 is: 341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.39 : 417.63 = 247.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.39/417.63 = 247.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.39x = 417.63 × 247.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.39x = 103,330.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,330.01/302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.71

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