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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 442.89 and 247.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 442.89 and 247.38 is: 341.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 442.89 = 247.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/442.89 = 247.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 442.89 × 247.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 109,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,562.13/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.70

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