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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 417.60 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 417.60 and 247.61 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 417.60 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/417.60 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 417.60 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 103,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,402.98/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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