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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 370.08 and 209.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 370.08 and 209.43 is: 313.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 370.08 = 209.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/370.08 = 209.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 370.08 × 209.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 77,505.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,505.85/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.15

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