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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 369.26 and 216.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 369.26 and 216.72 is: 323.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 369.26 = 216.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/369.26 = 216.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 369.26 × 216.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 80,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,026.03/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.42

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