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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.69, 423.02 and 247.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.69, 423.02 and 247.83 is: 341.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.69 : 423.02 = 247.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.69/423.02 = 247.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.69x = 423.02 × 247.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.69x = 104,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,836.08/306.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.83

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