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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 470.11 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 470.11 and 247.44 is: 341.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 470.11 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/470.11 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 470.11 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 116,322.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,322.78/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.32

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