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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.49, 340.69 and 219.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.49, 340.69 and 219.81 is: 302.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.49 : 340.69 = 219.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.49/340.69 = 219.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.49x = 340.69 × 219.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.49x = 74,887.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,887.07/247.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.59

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