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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303, 417.78 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303, 417.78 and 247.62 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303 : 417.78 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303/417.78 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303x = 417.78 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303x = 103,450.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,450.68/303
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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