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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.23, 417.60 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.23, 417.60 and 247.74 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.23 : 417.60 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.23/417.60 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.23x = 417.60 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.23x = 103,456.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,456.22/303.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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