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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.34, 370.83 and 213.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.34, 370.83 and 213.50 is: 320.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.34 : 370.83 = 213.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.34/370.83 = 213.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.34x = 370.83 × 213.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.34x = 79,172.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,172.21/247.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.09

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