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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.82, 442.96 and 247.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.82, 442.96 and 247.02 is: 341.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.82 : 442.96 = 247.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.82/442.96 = 247.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.82x = 442.96 × 247.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.82x = 109,419.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,419.98/320.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.06

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