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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.59, 369.45 and 221.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.59, 369.45 and 221.63 is: 330.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.59 : 369.45 = 221.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.59/369.45 = 221.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.59x = 369.45 × 221.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.59x = 81,879.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,879.36/247.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.71

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