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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 427.04 and 247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 427.04 and 247.88 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 427.04 = 247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/427.04 = 247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 427.04 × 247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 105,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,851.30/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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