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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 341.82 and 220.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 341.82 and 220.26 is: 304.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 341.82 = 220.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/341.82 = 220.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 341.82 × 220.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 75,289.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,289.27/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.09

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