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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 341.46 and 216.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 341.46 and 216.63 is: 299.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 341.46 = 216.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/341.46 = 216.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 341.46 × 216.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 73,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,970.48/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.31

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