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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.01, 426.86 and 247.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.01, 426.86 and 247.27 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.01 : 426.86 = 247.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.01/426.86 = 247.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.01x = 426.86 × 247.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.01x = 105,549.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,549.67/309.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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