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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 370.80 and 218.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 370.80 and 218.44 is: 327.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 370.80 = 218.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/370.80 = 218.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 370.80 × 218.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 80,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,998.02/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.09

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