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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.29, 341.11 and 214.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.29, 341.11 and 214.48 is: 295.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.29 : 341.11 = 214.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.29/341.11 = 214.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.29x = 341.11 × 214.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.29x = 73,160.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,160.20/247.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.85

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