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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.13, 341.66 and 216.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.13, 341.66 and 216.35 is: 299.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.13 : 341.66 = 216.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.13/341.66 = 216.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.13x = 341.66 × 216.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.13x = 73,917.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,917.06/247.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.10

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