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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.24, 508.46 and 247.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.24, 508.46 and 247.80 is: 371.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.24 : 508.46 = 247.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.24/508.46 = 247.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.24x = 508.46 × 247.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.24x = 125,996.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,996.39/339.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.41

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