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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.15, 368.87 and 218.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.15, 368.87 and 218.26 is: 325.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.15 : 368.87 = 218.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.15/368.87 = 218.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.15x = 368.87 × 218.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.15x = 80,509.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,509.57/247.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.75

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