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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.68, 422.77 and 247.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.68, 422.77 and 247.65 is: 341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.68 : 422.77 = 247.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.68/422.77 = 247.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.68x = 422.77 × 247.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.68x = 104,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,698.44/306.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.40

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