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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 341.46 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 341.46 and 214.68 is: 296.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 341.46 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/341.46 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 341.46 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 73,304.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,304.63/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.25

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