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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.41, 427.08 and 247.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.41, 427.08 and 247.22 is: 341.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.41 : 427.08 = 247.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.41/427.08 = 247.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.41x = 427.08 × 247.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.41x = 105,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,580.58/309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.24

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