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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.84, 442.95 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.84, 442.95 and 247.01 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.84 : 442.95 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.84/442.95 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.84x = 442.95 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.84x = 109,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,413.08/320.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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