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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 341.04 and 210.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 341.04 and 210.50 is: 290.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 341.04 = 210.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/341.04 = 210.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 341.04 × 210.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 71,788.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,788.92/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.17

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