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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.76, 442.80 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.76, 442.80 and 247.76 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.76 : 442.80 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.76/442.80 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.76x = 442.80 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.76x = 109,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,708.13/321.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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