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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 341.69 and 221.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 341.69 and 221.31 is: 305.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 341.69 = 221.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/341.69 = 221.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 341.69 × 221.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 75,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,618.31/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.14

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