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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.50, 371.25 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.50, 371.25 and 218.94 is: 328.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.50 : 371.25 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.50/371.25 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.50x = 371.25 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.50x = 81,281.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,281.48/247.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.41

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