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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.76, 370.56 and 222.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.76, 370.56 and 222.96 is: 333.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.76 : 370.56 = 222.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.76/370.56 = 222.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.76x = 370.56 × 222.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.76x = 82,620.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,620.06/247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.47

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