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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.73, 369.59 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.73, 369.59 and 221.76 is: 330.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.73 : 369.59 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.73/369.59 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.73x = 369.59 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.73x = 81,959.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,959.17/247.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.85

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