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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 341.28 and 214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 341.28 and 214.65 is: 296.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 341.28 = 214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/341.28 = 214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 341.28 × 214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 73,255.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,255.75/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.04

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