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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.27, 432.66 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.27, 432.66 and 247.76 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.27 : 432.66 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.27/432.66 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.27x = 432.66 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.27x = 107,193.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,193.68/314.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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