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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.03, 442.85 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.03, 442.85 and 247.41 is: 341.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.03 : 442.85 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.03/442.85 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.03x = 442.85 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.03x = 109,564.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,564.28/321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.29

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