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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.48, 508.32 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.48, 508.32 and 247.32 is: 370.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.48 : 508.32 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.48/508.32 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.48x = 508.32 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.48x = 125,717.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,717.70/339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.32

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