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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.55, 508.86 and 247.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.55, 508.86 and 247.81 is: 371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.55 : 508.86 = 247.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.55/508.86 = 247.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.55x = 508.86 × 247.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.55x = 126,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,100.60/339.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.38

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