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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 342 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 342 and 221.76 is: 306.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 342 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/342 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 342 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 75,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,841.92/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.21

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