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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.98, 480.81 and 247.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.98, 480.81 and 247.90 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.98 : 480.81 = 247.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.98/480.81 = 247.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.98x = 480.81 × 247.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.98x = 119,192.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,192.80/320.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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