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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.47, 443.68 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.47, 443.68 and 247.76 is: 341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.47 : 443.68 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.47/443.68 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.47x = 443.68 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.47x = 109,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,924.98/321.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.95

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