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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.61, 341.42 and 219.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.61, 341.42 and 219.58 is: 302.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.61 : 341.42 = 219.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.61/341.42 = 219.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.61x = 341.42 × 219.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.61x = 74,967.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,967.05/247.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.76

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