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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.01, 417.59 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.01, 417.59 and 247.57 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.01 : 417.59 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.01/417.59 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.01x = 417.59 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.01x = 103,382.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,382.76/303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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