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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 370.93 and 220.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 370.93 and 220.00 is: 329.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 370.93 = 220.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/370.93 = 220.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 370.93 × 220.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 81,604.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,604.23/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.73

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