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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.36, 371.64 and 216.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.36, 371.64 and 216.04 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.36 : 371.64 = 216.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.36/371.64 = 216.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.36x = 371.64 × 216.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.36x = 80,289.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,289.11/247.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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