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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.62, 369.51 and 220.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.62, 369.51 and 220.35 is: 328.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.62 : 369.51 = 220.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.62/369.51 = 220.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.62x = 369.51 × 220.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.62x = 81,421.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,421.53/247.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.82

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