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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.66, 371.22 and 211.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.66, 371.22 and 211.48 is: 316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.66 : 371.22 = 211.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.66/371.22 = 211.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.66x = 371.22 × 211.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.66x = 78,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,505.61/247.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.99

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