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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.56, 432 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.56, 432 and 247.95 is: 341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.56 : 432 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.56/432 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.56x = 432 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.56x = 107,114.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,114.40/313.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.61

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