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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 454.74 and 247.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 454.74 and 247.03 is: 340.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 454.74 = 247.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/454.74 = 247.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 454.74 × 247.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 112,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,332.15/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.68

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