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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.68, 342.48 and 211.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.68, 342.48 and 211.44 is: 292.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.68 : 342.48 = 211.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.68/342.48 = 211.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.68x = 342.48 × 211.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.68x = 72,413.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,413.97/247.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.37

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