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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.82, 371.69 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.82, 371.69 and 65.22 is: 97.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.82 : 371.69 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.82/371.69 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.82x = 371.69 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.82x = 24,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242.83/247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.83

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