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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.80, 426.55 and 247.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.80, 426.55 and 247.06 is: 341.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.80 : 426.55 = 247.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.80/426.55 = 247.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.80x = 426.55 × 247.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.80x = 105,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,383.44/308.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.27

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