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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.14, 342 and 210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.14, 342 and 210.24 is: 290.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.14 : 342 = 210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.14/342 = 210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.14x = 342 × 210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.14x = 71,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,902.08/247.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.94

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