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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 442.37 and 247.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 442.37 and 247.48 is: 341.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 442.37 = 247.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/442.37 = 247.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 442.37 × 247.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 109,477.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,477.73/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.84

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