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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.01, 370.53 and 221.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.01, 370.53 and 221.49 is: 332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.01 : 370.53 = 221.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.01/370.53 = 221.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.01x = 370.53 × 221.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.01x = 82,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,068.69/247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.26

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