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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.37, 427.02 and 247.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.37, 427.02 and 247.63 is: 341.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.37 : 427.02 = 247.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.37/427.02 = 247.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.37x = 427.02 × 247.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.37x = 105,742.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,742.96/309.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.80

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