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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.30, 371.67 and 220.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.30, 371.67 and 220.66 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.30 : 371.67 = 220.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.30/371.67 = 220.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.30x = 371.67 × 220.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.30x = 82,012.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,012.70/247.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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