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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 370.80 and 213.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 370.80 and 213.24 is: 320.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 370.80 = 213.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/370.80 = 213.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 370.80 × 213.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 79,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,069.39/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.02

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