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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.66, 422.95 and 247.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.66, 422.95 and 247.64 is: 341.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.66 : 422.95 = 247.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.66/422.95 = 247.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.66x = 422.95 × 247.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.66x = 104,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,735.99/306.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.54

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