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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.56, 370.92 and 209.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.56, 370.92 and 209.28 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.56 : 370.92 = 209.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.56/370.92 = 209.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.56x = 370.92 × 209.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.56x = 77,626.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,626.14/247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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