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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.71, 372.01 and 214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.71, 372.01 and 214.03 is: 321.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.71 : 372.01 = 214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.71/372.01 = 214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.71x = 372.01 × 214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.71x = 79,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,621.30/247.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.43

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