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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.78, 371.92 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.78, 371.92 and 219.08 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.78 : 371.92 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.78/371.92 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.78x = 371.92 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.78x = 81,480.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,480.23/247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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