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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.48, 370.61 and 209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.48, 370.61 and 209.21 is: 313.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.48 : 370.61 = 209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.48/370.61 = 209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.48x = 370.61 × 209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.48x = 77,532.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,532.42/247.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.29

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