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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 341.10 and 212.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 341.10 and 212.31 is: 292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 341.10 = 212.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/341.10 = 212.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 341.10 × 212.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 72,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,418.94/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.67

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