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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 341.62 and 212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 341.62 and 212.69 is: 293.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 341.62 = 212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/341.62 = 212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 341.62 × 212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 72,656.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,656.92/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.19

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