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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.06, 422.82 and 247.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.06, 422.82 and 247.74 is: 342.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.06 : 422.82 = 247.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.06/422.82 = 247.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.06x = 422.82 × 247.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.06x = 104,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,749.43/306.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.25

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