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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 369.50 and 209.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 369.50 and 209.52 is: 312.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 369.50 = 209.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/369.50 = 209.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 369.50 × 209.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 77,416.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,416.59/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.40

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