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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 462.24 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 462.24 and 247.32 is: 341.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 462.24 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/462.24 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 462.24 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 114,321.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,321.20/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.46

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