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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.40, 342.18 and 218.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.40, 342.18 and 218.60 is: 302.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.40 : 342.18 = 218.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.40/342.18 = 218.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.40x = 342.18 × 218.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.40x = 74,800.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,800.55/247.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.35

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