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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 341.16 and 210.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 341.16 and 210.96 is: 290.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 341.16 = 210.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/341.16 = 210.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 341.16 × 210.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 71,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,971.11/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.44

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