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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.46, 340.80 and 212.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.46, 340.80 and 212.23 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.46 : 340.80 = 212.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.46/340.80 = 212.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.46x = 340.80 × 212.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.46x = 72,327.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,327.98/247.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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