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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.87, 426.49 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.87, 426.49 and 247.50 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.87 : 426.49 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.87/426.49 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.87x = 426.49 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.87x = 105,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,555.04/309.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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