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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.59, 417.09 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.59, 417.09 and 247.23 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.59 : 417.09 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.59/417.09 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.59x = 417.09 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.59x = 103,117.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,117.16/302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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