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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.16, 432.07 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.16, 432.07 and 247.46 is: 341.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.16 : 432.07 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.16/432.07 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.16x = 432.07 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.16x = 106,917.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,917.26/313.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.42

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