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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 427.82 and 247.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 427.82 and 247.89 is: 341.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 427.82 = 247.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/427.82 = 247.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 427.82 × 247.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 106,052.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,052.30/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.92

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