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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.08, 340.15 and 215.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.08, 340.15 and 215.98 is: 297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.08 : 340.15 = 215.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.08/340.15 = 215.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.08x = 340.15 × 215.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.08x = 73,466.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,466.52/247.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.33

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