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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.68, 426.84 and 247.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.68, 426.84 and 247.31 is: 340.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.68 : 426.84 = 247.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.68/426.84 = 247.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.68x = 426.84 × 247.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.68x = 105,561.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,561.80/309.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.87

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