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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.54, 423.43 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.54, 423.43 and 247.61 is: 342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.54 : 423.43 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.54/423.43 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.54x = 423.43 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.54x = 104,845.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,845.94/306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.03

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