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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.80, 470.36 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.80, 470.36 and 247.84 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.80 : 470.36 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.80/470.36 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.80x = 470.36 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.80x = 116,574.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,574.02/340.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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