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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.34, 534.24 and 247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.34, 534.24 and 247.30 is: 341.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.34 : 534.24 = 247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.34/534.24 = 247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.34x = 534.24 × 247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.34x = 132,117.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,117.55/387.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.09

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