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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 437.33 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 437.33 and 247.46 is: 340.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 437.33 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/437.33 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 437.33 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 108,220.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,220.11/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.97

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