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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 422.78 and 247.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 422.78 and 247.51 is: 341.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 422.78 = 247.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/422.78 = 247.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 422.78 × 247.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 104,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,641.04/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.36

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