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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.64, 340.92 and 214.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.64, 340.92 and 214.76 is: 295.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.64 : 340.92 = 214.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.64/340.92 = 214.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.64x = 340.92 × 214.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.64x = 73,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,215.98/247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.65

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