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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.10, 370.44 and 213.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.10, 370.44 and 213.26 is: 319.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.10 : 370.44 = 213.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.10/370.44 = 213.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.10x = 370.44 × 213.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.10x = 79,000.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,000.03/247.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.71

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