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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.06, 340.77 and 212.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.06, 340.77 and 212.50 is: 293.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.06 : 340.77 = 212.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.06/340.77 = 212.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.06x = 340.77 × 212.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.06x = 72,413.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,413.63/247.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.10

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