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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.69, 417.15 and 247.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.69, 417.15 and 247.25 is: 340.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.69 : 417.15 = 247.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.69/417.15 = 247.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.69x = 417.15 × 247.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.69x = 103,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,141.38/302.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.75

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