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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.94, 427.62 and 247.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.94, 427.62 and 247.57 is: 341.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.94 : 427.62 = 247.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.94/427.62 = 247.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.94x = 427.62 × 247.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.94x = 105,865.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,865.88/309.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.57

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