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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.07, 370.91 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.07, 370.91 and 211.23 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.07 : 370.91 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.07/370.91 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.07x = 370.91 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.07x = 78,347.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,347.85/247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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