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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.44, 371.40 and 211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.44, 371.40 and 211.24 is: 317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.44 : 371.40 = 211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.44/371.40 = 211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.44x = 371.40 × 211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.44x = 78,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,454.54/247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.06

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