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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.31, 500.59 and 247.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.31, 500.59 and 247.50 is: 370.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.31 : 500.59 = 247.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.31/500.59 = 247.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.31x = 500.59 × 247.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.31x = 123,896.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,896.33/334.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.61

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