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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.24, 534.24 and 247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.24, 534.24 and 247.32 is: 341.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.24 : 534.24 = 247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.24/534.24 = 247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.24x = 534.24 × 247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.24x = 132,128.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,128.24/387.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.21

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