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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.08, 442.84 and 247.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.08, 442.84 and 247.60 is: 341.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.08 : 442.84 = 247.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.08/442.84 = 247.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.08x = 442.84 × 247.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.08x = 109,647.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,647.18/321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.49

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