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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.86, 421.02 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.86, 421.02 and 247.08 is: 341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.86 : 421.02 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.86/421.02 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.86x = 421.02 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.86x = 104,025.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,025.62/304.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.22

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