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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.04, 341.28 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.04, 341.28 and 217.76 is: 300.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.04 : 341.28 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.04/341.28 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.04x = 341.28 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.04x = 74,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,317.13/247.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.83

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