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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.57, 426.96 and 247.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.57, 426.96 and 247.29 is: 341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.57 : 426.96 = 247.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.57/426.96 = 247.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.57x = 426.96 × 247.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.57x = 105,582.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,582.94/309.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.06

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