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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 341.06 and 214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 341.06 and 214.12 is: 295.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 341.06 = 214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/341.06 = 214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 341.06 × 214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 73,027.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,027.77/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.23

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