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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.48, 432.12 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.48, 432.12 and 247.84 is: 341.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.48 : 432.12 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.48/432.12 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.48x = 432.12 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.48x = 107,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,096.62/313.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.64

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