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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.99, 428.25 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.99, 428.25 and 247.76 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.99 : 428.25 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.99/428.25 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.99x = 428.25 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.99x = 106,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,103.61/309.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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