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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.28, 341.28 and 221.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.28, 341.28 and 221.36 is: 305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.28 : 341.28 = 221.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.28/341.28 = 221.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.28x = 341.28 × 221.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.28x = 75,545.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,545.74/247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.51

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