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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.70, 427.80 and 247.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.70, 427.80 and 247.97 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.70 : 427.80 = 247.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.70/427.80 = 247.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.70x = 427.80 × 247.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.70x = 106,083.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,083.57/309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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