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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 423.02 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 423.02 and 247.66 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 423.02 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/423.02 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 423.02 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 104,764.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,764.69/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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