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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 417.23 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 417.23 and 247.16 is: 340.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 417.23 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/417.23 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 417.23 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 103,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,119.24/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.79

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