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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.51, 370.69 and 215.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.51, 370.69 and 215.28 is: 322.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.51 : 370.69 = 215.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.51/370.69 = 215.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.51x = 370.69 × 215.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.51x = 79,802.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,802.14/247.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.42

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