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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 341.04 and 221.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 341.04 and 221.20 is: 305.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 341.04 = 221.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/341.04 = 221.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 341.04 × 221.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 75,438.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,438.05/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.02

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