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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.80, 373.04 and 214.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.80, 373.04 and 214.32 is: 322.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.80 : 373.04 = 214.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.80/373.04 = 214.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.80x = 373.04 × 214.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.80x = 79,949.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,949.93/247.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.64

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