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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.22, 340.85 and 209.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.22, 340.85 and 209.79 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.22 : 340.85 = 209.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.22/340.85 = 209.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.22x = 340.85 × 209.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.22x = 71,505.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,505.87/247.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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