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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.52, 370.96 and 218.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.52, 370.96 and 218.52 is: 327.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.52 : 370.96 = 218.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.52/370.96 = 218.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.52x = 370.96 × 218.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.52x = 81,062.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,062.18/247.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.50

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