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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.46, 426.66 and 247.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.46, 426.66 and 247.54 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.46 : 426.66 = 247.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.46/426.66 = 247.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.46x = 426.66 × 247.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.46x = 105,615.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,615.42/309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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