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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.32, 369.18 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.32, 369.18 and 216.56 is: 323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.32 : 369.18 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.32/369.18 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.32x = 369.18 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.32x = 79,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,950.54/247.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.27

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