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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.26, 501.75 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.26, 501.75 and 247.32 is: 371.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.26 : 501.75 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.26/501.75 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.26x = 501.75 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.26x = 124,092.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,092.81/334.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.25

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