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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.72, 461.40 and 247.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.72, 461.40 and 247.24 is: 340.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.72 : 461.40 = 247.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.72/461.40 = 247.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.72x = 461.40 × 247.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.72x = 114,076.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,076.54/334.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.81

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