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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247, 370.48 and 212.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247, 370.48 and 212.98 is: 319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247 : 370.48 = 212.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247/370.48 = 212.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247x = 370.48 × 212.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247x = 78,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,904.83/247
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.45

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