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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.75, 370.52 and 220.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.75, 370.52 and 220.52 is: 329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.75 : 370.52 = 220.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.75/370.52 = 220.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.75x = 370.52 × 220.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.75x = 81,707.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,707.16/247.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.80

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