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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 341.55 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 341.55 and 212.84 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 341.55 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/341.55 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 341.55 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 72,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,693.79/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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