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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.12, 442.45 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.12, 442.45 and 247.30 is: 340.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.12 : 442.45 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.12/442.45 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.12x = 442.45 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.12x = 109,417.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,417.89/321.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.74

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