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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.04, 427.64 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.04, 427.64 and 247.76 is: 341.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.04 : 427.64 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.04/427.64 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.04x = 427.64 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.04x = 105,952.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,952.09/310.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.74

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