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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.60, 461.30 and 247.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.60, 461.30 and 247.12 is: 340.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.60 : 461.30 = 247.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.60/461.30 = 247.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.60x = 461.30 × 247.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.60x = 113,996.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,996.46/334.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.69

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